The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets.

The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package.

Shareholders make decision over concerns that titanium dioxide could be toxic.

Restaurant chain shares its "No No List" of ingredients as it switches to foods with ingredients you can pronounce.

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.

From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)

Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.

Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars.

There's a supermassive black hole behind the 'baby boom' in the Phoenix galaxy cluster.

'Tis the season of giving, and this December night sky is saving some of its biggest gifts for last.

December is a chilly time for stargazing, but catching a glimpse of the Geminids makes it all worthwhile.

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. ​

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.

As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging.

7-Eleven is selling plastic-wrapped bananas that stay fresh longer. Is the convenience store chain slapping Mother Nature in the face?

Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.

With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens?

Video: Alexandra Cousteau investigates The Hoover Dam and the draining of Lake Mead.

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.

Many moving companies have “non-allowables” they won’t move, like bleach, houseplants or perfume. Here are more items you’ll have to transport yourself.

These coasters are a cinch to customize for the animal-lovers in your life.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $151 million to 37 forward-thinking energy research projects.

Sandia National Laboratories is investing $8.5 million in four projects that are part of the Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) program.

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos

Suet is a high-calorie source of easily digestible food for birds, and making it couldn't be easier.

Thousands of dollars and many hours go into floral arrangements. Why not repurpose them for nursing homes and hospitals?

Portuguese artist Sílvia Franco Santos scratches tiny, emotion-filled portraits into paint- and ink-crusted lids that would normally be trash.

Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions.

Single-stream recycling may be convenient, but it has a few pitfalls. And what consumers don't know can hurt the recycling process.

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.

We may be able to hack our brains to solve problems while we sleep.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

New research finds that parents who suppress their anxiety actually transmit it to their kids.

The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic?

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Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.

Two-thirds of bird species in North America are at risk due to global warming, says Audubon, which offers new report and tools to help.